It's the just the nature of it all now. It's nigh impossible to engage in political discussion online anymore because it's just going to be insufferable. There isn't any nuance online and you're going to be shouted down or lumped in with the worst if you do try to engage, so I don't. It frustrates me because I used to greatly enjoy political discussions but now it's almost not worth it because I don't even feel proud of my either side. And independents don't win elections.
It's the just the nature of it all now. It's nigh impossible to engage in political discussion online anymore because it's just going to be insufferable. There isn't any nuance online and you're going to be shouted down or lumped in with the worst if you do try to engage, so I don't. It frustrates me because I used to greatly enjoy political discussions but now it's almost not worth it because I don't even feel proud of my either side. And independents don't win elections. (I accidentally replied to my own post like a retard)
u/cicero , when you type a text post on the app the text doesn't scroll up so whatever you write gets stuck behind the keyboard and I can't address the typos in this. *jackal = back, *I mf = if
1. What exactly do you mean by "posting for yourself"?
Well, there's plainly a difference between what someone like Mr.Beast uploads and any run of the mill youtube video someone recorded on their blackberry in the late 2000s. I suppose it's sort of an attitude like "i'm uploading to engage with the internet" rather than "i'm uploading so the internet engages with me", like always being pursuant of likes, shares, fame, etc. I noticed this with myself a while ago after having had some success with virality. Now I feel myself writing like i'm some sort of salesman. It might be a bit narcissistic of me but I'd imagine that a lot of us do this subconsciously nowadays with how gamified the internet is.
2. What makes you think that people used to do that before but not now?
They still do that now, but I'd reckon not as much in the grand scheme. There was a 2023 survey on Parents.com which stated that 57% of Gen Z were interested in becoming influencers - given that 'influencers' barely existed in a sense compared to what they are now 15 years ago, I'd say that things have changed. Granted, there will always be people genuinely posting themselves. But it shouldn't be too far-fetched to say that we tend to ham things up for the camera to a ridiculous extent now.
But, I never got to experience the early years of the social media scene, so I might be talking out my ass here. I just really don't like what the internet has done to us.
My brain has been infected with malware and I can't help but view these as 'hard' Youtube shorts comments made by 11 year olds
That being said. I do think that the first one deserves some reflection. Finishing in some senses is not a reward. The struggle is the prize, it distracts from the world, you are goal oriented and focused. I feel like I'm missing that now so it's especially poignant.
It does in a way prove their validity, however there is also a phenomenon where the more you repeat something the less power it has. And that may be true for language like this, simple, originally impactful sentences that have been watered down so much they can be easily dismissed unless packaged in some larger statement as a thesis. See "This person is a Nazi".
Not trying to disprove anything you've said or the validity of the quotes themselves. They do have merit.
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It's the just the nature of it all now. It's nigh impossible to engage in political discussion online anymore because it's just going to be insufferable. There isn't any nuance online and you're going to be shouted down or lumped in with the worst if you do try to engage, so I don't. It frustrates me because I used to greatly enjoy political discussions but now it's almost not worth it because I don't even feel proud of my either side. And independents don't win elections.
It's the just the nature of it all now. It's nigh impossible to engage in political discussion online anymore because it's just going to be insufferable. There isn't any nuance online and you're going to be shouted down or lumped in with the worst if you do try to engage, so I don't. It frustrates me because I used to greatly enjoy political discussions but now it's almost not worth it because I don't even feel proud of my either side. And independents don't win elections. (I accidentally replied to my own post like a retard)
Undoubtedly this occurs on the internet too
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Thanks mainchan homie
Cicero is definitely taking a loss on this thing thats for sure
u/cicero , when you type a text post on the app the text doesn't scroll up so whatever you write gets stuck behind the keyboard and I can't address the typos in this. *jackal = back, *I mf = if
Yup
Drat. Should've discovered this site sooner. I like De Niro. Maybe next week I'll be there.
1. What exactly do you mean by "posting for yourself"?
Well, there's plainly a difference between what someone like Mr.Beast uploads and any run of the mill youtube video someone recorded on their blackberry in the late 2000s. I suppose it's sort of an attitude like "i'm uploading to engage with the internet" rather than "i'm uploading so the internet engages with me", like always being pursuant of likes, shares, fame, etc. I noticed this with myself a while ago after having had some success with virality. Now I feel myself writing like i'm some sort of salesman. It might be a bit narcissistic of me but I'd imagine that a lot of us do this subconsciously nowadays with how gamified the internet is.
2. What makes you think that people used to do that before but not now?
They still do that now, but I'd reckon not as much in the grand scheme. There was a 2023 survey on Parents.com which stated that 57% of Gen Z were interested in becoming influencers - given that 'influencers' barely existed in a sense compared to what they are now 15 years ago, I'd say that things have changed. Granted, there will always be people genuinely posting themselves. But it shouldn't be too far-fetched to say that we tend to ham things up for the camera to a ridiculous extent now.
But, I never got to experience the early years of the social media scene, so I might be talking out my ass here. I just really don't like what the internet has done to us.
Just mix bleach and ammonia and you're basically there, nobody will be able to tell the difference!
Thank you
Facebook? Ai generated pussy?
What if I want to press both pedals at the same time, do I need to reach my hand down there and press the other one?
No it just so happened to coincide with that occurance. Not related but it's the thing I remember for that date.
I've heard of it. Can I perform it on myself or is this something where it's better to pay up?
That's the plan. Make it less lonely here
It's accessible for me now hooray.
I know who you are
I meant it more to focus on the distinct lack of bots here, the real 'slop' of AI.
My brain has been infected with malware and I can't help but view these as 'hard' Youtube shorts comments made by 11 year olds
That being said. I do think that the first one deserves some reflection. Finishing in some senses is not a reward. The struggle is the prize, it distracts from the world, you are goal oriented and focused. I feel like I'm missing that now so it's especially poignant.
It does in a way prove their validity, however there is also a phenomenon where the more you repeat something the less power it has. And that may be true for language like this, simple, originally impactful sentences that have been watered down so much they can be easily dismissed unless packaged in some larger statement as a thesis. See "This person is a Nazi".
Not trying to disprove anything you've said or the validity of the quotes themselves. They do have merit.
Does this allow that I have the ability to eat one million baguettes or do I have to endure a huge pile for a lifetime